ANTONIO M VARVARO LEGAL CONSULTANTS

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ABOUT US


Antonio M. Varvaro Legal Consultants DMCC is a premier Italian Law firm, authorized by the Dubai Ruler's Court to practice Law in the Emirate.

Founded by Antonio M. Varvaro, a distinguished member of the Rome Bar Association since 1990 and an advocate rights of audience before the Court of Cassation and the highest jurisdiction in Italy, one of the core value of the firm is to bring unparalleled expertise to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

In Dubai, our firm is registered with the DIFC Courts, a renowned Common Law judiciary that administers civil and commercial disputes in English Language, Adv. Varvaro holds right of audience before these esteemed courts, ensuring comprehensive legal representation of our clients.

"Antonio M. Varvaro Legal Consultants DMCC" is an official agent for international company formation (off-shore) and foundation, registered with the RAK International Corporate Centre (RAK ICC), a UAE governmental authority.

We are proudly listed in the directories of the Consulate General of Italy in Dubai ad the Italian Trade Agency (Dubai office). Additionally, we serve as a legal advisers to the Italian Industry and Commerce Office in the UAE.

In Italy, we are twined with V/P Legal & Business, based in Rome, co founded by Adv. Varvaro. This partnership enhances our ability to provide seamless legal services across borders, combining local expertise with global insights.

Our transnational vocation allows us to provide expert legal assistance to companies in their Internationalization processes, offering consultancy in Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) both in Italy and abroad.

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION


International Litigation and Arbitration

The office is registered with DIFC Courts for management of Civil and Commercial Litigation cases in English Language. 
In cooperation with an Emirati Law Firm, we manage also Litigations in Arabic Language before the Local Courts.
We manage also International Commercial Arbitration in English Language before the most important Arbitral Institutions working in the Country (ICC, LCIA, DIAC).

International Contracts

We provide our Clients with International Contracts / Business Agreement both in Italian and English.
We have an extensive experience in contract drafting on major commercial projects.

 Corporate and Commercial Law

We provide assistance to our clients on how to start and manage businesses in the UAE and in Italy. We also help in the formation of companies, partnerships, joint ventures and off-shore.
The firm is an Official Agent of RAK ICC for International Business Companies formation and a RAKEZ referral partner. 
In addition, the firm is a DMCC Registered Consultant.

Intellectual Property Law

We provide Legal Consultancy and assistance in the field of Intellectual Property according to the EU and UAE regulation to protect rights related to Trademarks, Patents, Industrial Designs.
The firm is a registered agent of the UAE Ministry of Economy for TM registration.

Credit Recovery

We usually propose our clients a two steps Credit Recovery process, hence two distinguished Services, as follows :


(i) the process of debt collection and negotiation with the Debtor through a pre-judiciary procedure (the “Non Judiciary Recovery Attempt”), and


(ii) the litigation / arbitration process for the debt recovery before a competent UAE State Court or Arbitral Tribunal.

We are able to assist our Clients before any Court of the UAE and in any stage till execution.

Labour and Employment Law

UAE is a multi-cultural Country where over 100 nationalities live together, both in the position of employers and employees. The Federal Decree n. 33/2021 (which repealed the Labour Law n. 8 of 1980) is the source regulating most of the employment contracts implemented by Circulars and Resolutions issued by

the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE). 


The most common cases we have handled are related to the following matters:


1. Breach of Confidentiality


2. Breach of non competition agreement


3. Termination of the Labour Contract


4. Rights and Obligations of the parties.


In DIFC employment contracts are regulated by the Employment Law No. 2 of 2019, amended the Law No. 4 of 2020.


                         Fiscalità  internazionale 

Legal services in International Tax Law focusing on constitutional, statutory, tax-treaties, and regulatory rules of Italy and UAE are available.


Such services are offered in cooperation with other professionals with expertise in International Taxation.

Diritto immobiliare e protezione del patrimonio

The most common cases we have dealt with are related to the following topics:


Land acquisition and development projects (including joint ventures)

Commercial real estate transactions

Hotel & Resort Development and Management

Commercial, retail and industrial leasing

Dispute resolution (including local litigation and international arbitration).

 

We are skilled and have experience in protection of property assets.


30 years of P.Q.E. (Post Qualification Experience)

Experience in assisting clients in Europe and Middle East

More than 500 cases solved

Success obtained through our legal action

Over 500 Companies, Associations, Public Institutions & Individuals

SMEs as well as Associations and Public Institutions are our main Clients

An International network

Our partners are leading law firms in Europe and  in the GCC area.

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